Baby-Boomer Retirement Guide

Living Well in Retirement

Boomer Social Networks on Rise

Social networking isn't just for kids. Online communities catering to baby-boomers are blossoming.

Tax Planning

Tax-Friendly Places to Retire

Before you make a move, it pays to assess the overall tax burden of your future home. Here's how each state stacks up.

Charitable Giving

4 Giving Strategies
in Tough Times

Charities need help now more than ever, but you don't need extra cash to lend a hand.

COMMUNITY

"After a couple of pay raises and some end of year bonuses, we ended up at $107k for the year, which means that I wasn't allowed to convert my IRA to a Roth. I realize that I'm supposed to recharacterize the Roth IRA back to a traditional IRA, but what happens if I don't?" – nicola78

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QUIZ

Rethinking Your Retirement Plan

Get off to a good start by testing your knowledge about financing a comfortable retirement.

COVERCAST

Two Takes on Retirement Savings

Editors from Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine debate different approaches.

VIDEO

A Guide to Do-It-Yourself Pensions

Is an annuity right for you? Watch our video to learn the ABCs of annuities.

Tools & Calculators

Recoup Your Savings

Nest egg hit hard in the meltdown? Calculate how long it'll take to get your money back.

Kiplinger's Mutual Fund Finder

Use our tool to choose the right fund for you based on type, performance criteria, fees and management.

Second Act

More From Second Act

How to Become a Consultant

After decades in the workforce, you may have the knowledge and contacts to go it alone.

Save & Plan

More From Save & Plan

Smart Ways to Tap Your Nest Egg Early

If you must raid your retirement accounts, the key is to minimize the tax bite.

Your Family

More From Your Family

The Long-Distance Caregiver

If your aging parent lives far away, you can hire a pro to manage your parent's care or assemble a network of helpers.

Kiplinger's Retirement Report

Selected Articles From Retirement Report

In the Latest Issue

New Insurance Plans for the Long Term

In the March cover story, Retirement Report looks at new long-term-care policies that provide slimmed-down coverage at big savings.

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